Global Histories



Readings of Primary and Secondary Sources

Kevin Reilly. Worlds of History: A Comparative Reader. (Bedford/St. Martins, 1998)
Volume I: to 1550. Volume II: Since 1450.

Peter Stearns. World History in Documents: A Comparative Reader. (New York University Press, 1998)



Teaching World History

Heidi Roupp, Editor. Teaching World History: A Resource Book. (M.E. Sharp, 1997)

Ross Dunn. The World History Teacher: Essential Writing in a Growing Field (Bedford/St. Martin’s, 1999)

George E. Brooks, Dik A. Daso, Marilyn Hitchens, Heidi Roupp , Editors. The Aspen World History Handbook I: An Organizational Framework, lessons, and Book Reviews for Non-Centric World History (1994).

Marilynn Hitchens and Heidi Roupp. Editors. Aspen World History Handbook II: New Research and Lesser Known Tales, Habits of Mind, Lessons and Assessments (1997) Both volumes are available for $20.00 each from Marilynn Hitchens, 720 Josephine, Denver, CO 80206.

Heidi Roupp and Marilyn Hitchens. How to prepare for SAT II: World History (Barrons Educational Series, Inc.,1996) This 150-page narrative is a synthesis of the content from the leading world history texts. The narrative begins with a global overview and ends with the legacies of each period. The college board has approved an AP World History Examination. The first courses taught will be offered in 2001. For more information, contact Larry Beaber at EDUCATIONAL Testing Service (ETS) 609-683-2510.



College Texts for Use by
Secondary School Teachers and Students

Jerry H. Bentley and Herbert F. Ziegler. Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past. (McGraw-Hill, Summer, 1999)

Peter Stearns, World History in Brief. Volume one to 1450. Volume Two since 1450.(Longman, 1999)

Peter Stearns, Michael Adas, Stuart B. Schwartz, World Civilizations: The Global Experience. Volume I: Beginnings to 1750. Volume II: Since 1750. (Harpers Collins, 1996)

Kevin Reilly. The West and the World: A History of Civilization. Volume I: From the Ancient World to 1700; Volume II: From 1500 to Modern Times (Markus Wiener Publishers, 1997)

Lanny B. Fields, Russell J. Barber, and Cheryl A. Riggs. Reading the Global Past.(two volumes) (Bedford-St. Martin’s, 1998)